Europe
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How a Nostalgic Novel About Spain’s Heartland Joined the Political Fray
CAMPO DE CRIPTANA, Spain — In her debut novel, “Feria,” Ana Iris Simón begins with a poignant admission: “I’m jealous…
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Britain Says Moscow Is Plotting to Install a Pro-Russian Leader in Ukraine
KYIV — The British government said Saturday that the Kremlin was developing plans to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine…
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Why Boris Johnson May Finally Have Gone Too Far
Boris Johnson, long famed for brushing off accusations of distorting, misleading or outright lying that, far from slowing his rise,…
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English Island Seeks a Landlord-King Who Likes Solitude, Seals and Beer
Overseeing a small island dominated by a castle, seals and a pub, an English council is searching for a new…
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Defender Chernóbil en una invasión no vale la pena, dicen algunos ucranianos
CHERNÓBIL, Ucrania — Soldados ucranianos, con rifles Kalashnikov colgados al hombro, patrullan por un bosque silencioso y nevado, pasando por…
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Defend Chernobyl During an Invasion? Why Bother, Some Ukrainians Ask.
CHERNOBYL, Ukraine — Ukrainian soldiers, Kalashnikov rifles slung over their shoulders, patrolled through a silent, snowy forest, passing homes ...
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Ireland relaxes Covid restrictions and prepares for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
DUBLIN — Ireland cleared the way for its first full public celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in two years as…
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U.S. and Russia Take More Measured Stance in Ukraine Talks
GENEVA — The United States and Russia scaled back their confrontational rhetoric over Eastern European security on Friday, agreeing to…
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A Viral Photo Helps Bring Syrian Refugee Family to Italy
SIENA, Italy — The award-winning photograph — of a man who had lost a leg in a bomb attack in…
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Ukraine accuses Russia of sending mercenaries into rebel-held territories.
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military intelligence service said on Friday that Russia was sending mercenaries into rebel-held territories in eastern…